Woman Faces Slaying Trial In Self Defense Plea
Thelma S Herbert 22 pleads not guilty in Circuit Court to manslaughter for fatally wounding her brother Frederick Herbert with a butcher knife during a November dispute at 480 West Patrick Street. State claims Herbert brought friends to the home, sparking a confrontation. Defense argues self defense in a crowded Frederick courtroom opening session of February term.
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Frederick Negress
Thelma S Herbert
Patrick M. Schauffer
Henry Eljah
Step
West
Patrick Street
Charles A. Price
Herbert
Willie $. Lee
Edwin F. Nikirk
Mars Quill
Philip H Beard
Harvey A. Houck
Lewis W. Brown
James T. Henderson, Jr
Helen M. Mummia
Ivan M. Brown
Charles M. Rippeon
Carl W. Angleberger
E. Owen Dorsey
Jesse M. Piitinger
Edward H. Eichisen
Frederick man injured in Route 71 crash near Woodsboro
Paul W. Anders of Frederick told State Police he fell asleep at the wheel and crashed on a sharp curve about a mile and a half north of Woodsboro. He suffered brain concussion, head contusions and lacerations and possible internal injuries. He was extricated by passersby and hospitalized in fair condition at Frederick Memorial Hospital after his late model Pontiac was demolished.
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Frederick
Woodshoro
Paul W. Anders
North Market Street
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Donald W. Bowser
Parliament Guarded After U S Capitol Shooting Threat
London security tightened around the House of Commons as Prime Minister Churchill and MPs received extra police protection following last week’s U S House of Representatives shooting spree by Puerto Rican extremists.
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London
Churchill
House of Commons
U.S
House of Representatives
Cleveland Snow Toll Rises as Blizzard Hits Midwest
A winter storm sweeping the Midwest reaches Cleveland and western New York, killing two more people in Ohio for a five day total of 18. Cleveland records 16 inches of snow with widespread road closures and school shutdowns. The blizzard impacts Lake Erie shorelines with flooding and downed power lines while Rochester and Syracuse report window damage as frost and rain spread across the region.
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Associated Press
Midwest
Cleveland
New York
Canada
Ohio
Lake Erie
Syracuse
Atlanta
Great Lakes
New England
Fire drives 500 from Parker House in Boston hotel
A fire on the Parker House fifth floor forced about 500 guests to evacuate via three elevators and a staircase in downtown Boston. Joseph C. Fitzgerald suffered smoke inhalation. two others, Kenneth A. Hartley and Gordon Shilling, were moved to safety. Arson squad investigated, damage estimated at 4500 dollars. night watchman Frank Curley alerted staff.
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Boston
Parker House
Joseph C. Fitzgerald
Coral Gables
Fla
Boston City Hospital
Kenneth A. Hartley
Baltimore
Gordon Shilling
Hartley
Bethlehem Steel
Edward Gaughan
Frank Curley
Two Boys In Stolen Car Arrested for Theft and Break-in
Two boys aged 15 and 16 were arrested by State Police in a stolen 1949 Chevrolet taken from Brunswick. They were charged with breaking into a Brunswick filling station on November 24, 1953, and stealing goods valued at $99.68. Indicted by the February grand jury, they were to be tried in Circuit Court Friday.
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Earl Roberts
Tuscarora
Jesse Eugene Wallace
Knoxville
J. H. Bowzee
Tr. V. L. Guilmino
Marguerite
Jenner calls Senate probe rules move "much ado about nothing"
Senator Jenner of Indiana criticizes a Republican effort to tighten Senate investigating committee rules as largely pointless and unnecessary. He dismisses the move as not a significant change in the investigation process.
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Jenner
Washington
Sen
Ind
Senate
Noth’ Ling
Fort Howard man killed in hit and run crash
Police identified Peter J. Kestrak of Fort Howard as the man killed early today when a hit and run driver struck him. The investigation focused on locating the motorist responsible for the fatal incident.
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Baltimore
Peter J. Kestranek
Fort Howard
Thurmont School Plans Bids For New Elementary
Thurmont boards move to solicit bids for an eight room elementary school duplicating East Frederick design. Architects Paul Kea Associates and James Posey lead with sewer review pending. State funds may be secured. campaign magazine bans adopted. Elm Street addition extended to August.
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Thurmont
Board of Education
Church Street
East Frederick
Paul Kea
Elm Street
L. J. Keller and Sons
I. D. Crouse and Son
Littlestown
Brunswick High School
Middletown
Emmitsburg
North End
Harry O. Smith
Frederick High School
Arnold Fleagle
Drucwila Worthington
Lewis Thompson
Duval W. Sneadner
Charles E. Henson
John Kesner, Jr
State Teachers College
Frostburg
Donald Easton
Frederick
Walkersville High
Betty L. Kelly
University of Maryland
Thurraont High
Public Hearing On Zoning Law Changes
The Mayor and Aldermen scheduled public hearings for Thursday March 18 at 8 p.m. in City Hall board room on zoning changes for Monocacy Village subdivision in northeast Frederick. Planning Commission gave preliminary approval pending the rezoning of two parcels from industrial to residential and industrial to business districts.
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Algermen
City Hall
Monocacy Village
Frederick
Planning Commission
Freighter Volunteer State Held Over Turkish Sinking Case
Turkish authorities detained the 7,210 ton American freighter Volunteer State in Istanbul harbor amid inquiries into the mysterious sinking of a small Turkish coastal vessel that left four men missing. The vessel was held for questioned investigation as officials pursue leads.
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Istanbul
Turkey
Volunteer State
Hall Denies Republicans Are Divided
Senate news reports show Hall saying the GOP has no split over Mr. Eisenhower and Senator McCarthy despite public exchanges on anti Communist methods. McCarthy rejected criticism and vowed to continue his hearings, while Eisenhower urged fair play and unity amid factional talk.
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Washington
Leonard W. Hall
Eisenhower
Sen
McCarthy
Hall
New York
National Republican Club
Hisenhower
Senate Republican Policy Committee
Indicted Puerto Ricans Face Possible 15 Year Prison Terms
Washington residents report four Puerto Ricans charged with wounding five congressmen in the House chamber face indictments carrying up to 15 years. Rep. Alvin Bentley, gravely injured, remains in serious condition. Prosecutors used six witnesses in a one hour forty five minute grand jury session concluding with four men named in indictments. Bail set at 160,000 each. Card notes Rodriguez identified as involved.
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Washington
House
Alvin M. Bentley
B-Mich
Joseph R. Young
Casualty Hostal
Bentley
Lolita Lebron
Irving Flores Rodriguez
Andres F. Cordero
Rafael C. Miranda
Rodriguez
Rep. Shafer
Tneusmen
Early House approval forecast for broad tax cuts
The House is poised to approve a sweeping excise tax bill that would trim nearly one billion dollars in taxes starting April 1 across movies, admissions, phone bills, transit fares, jewelry, cosmetics, luggage, sports gear, cameras, pens, lighters, and more. It would also cancel about $1.1 billion in other excise cuts including liquor, tobacco, autos, and beer.
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House
Ways and Means Committee
Eisenhower
Senate
George
D-Ga
Daniel A. Reed
R-Ny
Bil
GE Turbine Bursts at Schenectady Plant Killing Man
A test turbine at General Electric Lo plant in Schenectady exploded early today, sending parts through a roof and into an adjacent building. One man was killed and several others injured. nine were treated at Ellis Hospital and released. About twenty more received superficial injuries at the turbine site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schenectady
N.Y
General Electric
Ellis Hospital
Trrbune Dispensary
Halis Use Of Small Fry Plastic Pistols
Small fry plastic pistols resembling Lugers prompt Massachusetts action. Attorney General Fingold halted shipments of the tiny pellet guns and warned distributors and buyers to obtain permits to purchase and licenses to carry. Patrons are urged to surrender such weapons at sheriff offices. A separate note mentions a planned statue of King George VI in London with public works spending as memorial.
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Boston
Massachusetts
George Finggld
Fingold
London
George VI
Snow and wind complicate Western Maryland travel
In sub freezing weather high winds whip snow across Western Maryland highways with near whiteout conditions west of Frostburg. Garrett and Allegany counties report two to three inches of new snow, while Frostburg sees about two inches and Cumberland only a trace. Visibility drops on Route 40 as crews work overnight to clear roads and icy spots spark a minor tie up on Red Hill between Cumberland and Frostburg. Temperatures range from 6 to 17 degrees. more snow flurries expected in the mountains with a cold, fair following day. A separate Maryland House bill proposes annual property reassessment starting July 1, 1955 or 1956, shifting from three year cycles. Governor McKeldin’s stance remains uncertain as counties weigh staffing and cost impacts.
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Associated Press
Maryland
Frosburg
Garrett
Allegany
Tor Weguan Galae
Lue State Roads Commission
Frostburg
Cumberland
The
Roads Commission
Leas
Red Hill
Big Savage Mountain
Accident
Oakland
Weather Bureau
House of Delegates
McKeldin
Senate
Cml
State Tax Commission
Frederick County
Hospital Auxiliary Town Meeting Sponsored by Frederick Memorial
The Women's Auxiliaries of Frederick Memorial Hospital sponsor an eight o'clock town meeting on hospital problems and functions. A panel led by Mrs. George H Buck of Baltimore includes Mrs. Frank Lusby and Mrs. James Wagaman with other local Auxiliary leaders. Attendees will tour the hospital. some members travel to Washington for events with Eisenhower at the White House, while others attend a luncheon at the Capitol and hear Rep. Frances Bolton speak. The New York stock market opened slightly lower with mixed oil shares.
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Frederick Memorial Hospital
George H Buck
Baltimore
Frank Lusby
Washington County Hospital
Womens Auadiary
James Wagaman
Byran Winte
J. D. Dave
Mary Condon Hodgson
Frederick Auxbary
Washington
Dwight D Eisenhower
White House
Maryland Hospital Muntartes
Senate
Capitol
Frances P. Bolton
Ohio
Severe cold grips region with early spring hopes dashed
Last night’s low dropped to 11 at Gam brit State Park and 20 to 22 in the city with 1:30 am readings near 27 at the airport. Winds 20 to 25 mph and gusts over 56 mph produced no reported damage. Snow flurries were possible but no major precipitation forecast. Precip Wednesday measured about a fifth of an inch. Eight henchmen slain near Palermo after Salvatore Giuliano’s mob battle. reports say all eight were poisoned in prison. Robert R. Young declares suit against 15 New York Central directors over railroad funds usage.
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Gambrit State Park
High Aneb
Potomac Edison Company
Saturnas
Palermo
Sicily
Salvatore Giuliano
New Farm Program Analyzed
Washington figures debate a flexible price support plan for cotton wheat and corn. Undersecretary Morse and Eisenhower aides say surplus stock should be excluded from setting supports but frozen stocks would still affect acreage quotas. Critics warn exclusions could worsen farmer income and quotas. Senator Aiken supports keeping 90 percent parity for another year.
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Washington
Eisenshower
Congress
True D. Morse
Senate Agriculture Committee
Eisenhower
Claise
Sen. Aiken
R-Vu
Agriculture Committee
Benson
Agrculture Department
Yount
R-Nd
GOP
Senate
Aiken
Boy Killed In Falls Church Car Crash
A one year old boy, Donald W. Newton of Falls Church, died when the father's car he apparently tried to drive crashed into a bridge guard rail and overturned after a police chase near a Falls Church shopping center. Police pursued the vehicle at up to four miles per hour. The fatality occurred at 2:20 a.m.
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Falls Church
Fairfax County
Donald W. Newton
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